The Fed is ‘meaningfully deviating’ from one of the most basic rules for fighting inflation, BofA warns
May 12, 2026
Good morning. On Fortune’s radar today:
Fed is breaking Econ 101’s golden rule, BofA warns.
Markets: “Blown past expectations.”
U.K.’s Starmer clings on as his MPs revolt.
Iran vows to make U.S. taxpayers feel the pain.
Tech bloodbath: 118,000 jobs gone in 2026.
Forget y
our office ping-pong — meet the Wimbledon of work.
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